Herne Bay Playcentre

Space at Playcentre Bookings are open,

Calling all babies born in April, May, and June 2026

Space groups for your baby at Playcentre around Auckland. Space groups will start in the week beginning 20 July 2026.

Space is a great way to enjoy some special time with your baby while meeting other parents with babies the same age. Our groups are relaxed, safe, and nurturing environments that provide a variety of activities for you and your baby.

To book into a group:
https://bookwhen.com/spacenorthshoreplaycentres
https://bookwhen.com/spacewestaucklandplaycentres
https://bookwhen.com/spaceaucklandplaycentres

Please email [email protected]

🍦💛 Whanaungatanga & Manaakitanga in action at Herne Bay Playcentre 💛🍦

Today’s play was a beautiful reminder of what makes our centre so special. With an ice cream maker brought from home by one of our tamariki, the playdough play became a hub of creativity, sharing, and connection.

Through this simple activity, we saw whanaungatanga—children and whānau coming together, building relationships, collaborating, and learning from one another. There was so much joy in working side by side, taking turns, and celebrating each other’s ideas.

We also experienced manaakitanga—caring, kindness, and generosity. From offering a turn with the ice cream maker to encouraging friends in their creations, our tamariki showed such beautiful respect and support for one another.

Moments like these highlight the magic of play and the strength of our Playcentre community. Ngā mihi nui to the whānau who contribute pieces of home to enrich our shared space 💛

Tālofa lava!
Happy Samoan Language Week 31 May - 6 June 2026
E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le 'nu'u - From the high mountains are the blessings of the village

We've got a fire workshop planned for Friday 3rd July!
If finding out about how to cater for your child's learning is something that interests you then joining Herne Bay Playcentre might be a great fit for you and your child.

https://www.playcentre.org.nz/centre/herne-bay/
https://www.playcentre.org.nz/learn-with-us/

Every moment matters. Today we celebrate the mums and caregivers who give so much love every day at Herne Bay Playcentre.
Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Did we forget to mention, we have a NEW SIGN! Perhaps you won't mistake us for being sold now?🤔 Thank you to the Facilities team for sorting this 😍

Pēpi Play has started today! We can only enroll up to 15 under 2 year-olds, so make sure to email us if you want one of those spots. [email protected]